Food
Only non-perishable food should be considered, and it must be sealed and allowed by current customs and shipping rules.
Before you ship
Review prohibited and restricted items before packing.
Do not pack dangerous, illegal, restricted, perishable, or improperly documented items in a balikbayan box.
Short answer
Use official guidance before final shipment.
LOGO Cargo customers should not pack cash, firearms, illegal drugs, explosives, flammable items, alcohol, medicines without current guidance, car parts, perishable food, bubble wrap, or any illegal or restricted goods. Gadgets may be allowed only in limited quantities for personal use, and high-value items may be subject to taxes or review.
Before you close the box
- Review the prohibited item list.
- Remove alcohol, bubble wrap, and anything liquid, fragile, unsafe, or restricted unless the branch confirms it.
- Keep sender, receiver, and inventory information clear.
Do not pack
Prohibited and restricted item categories.
Cash and currency
Ask LOGO Cargo support if you are unsure whether this category applies to a specific item.
Firearms, ammunition, and weapons
Ask LOGO Cargo support if you are unsure whether this category applies to a specific item.
Illegal drugs and controlled substances
Ask LOGO Cargo support if you are unsure whether this category applies to a specific item.
Explosives and flammable items
Ask LOGO Cargo support if you are unsure whether this category applies to a specific item.
Alcohol
Ask LOGO Cargo support if you are unsure whether this category applies to a specific item.
Medicines unless LOGO Cargo gives current written guidance
Ask LOGO Cargo support if you are unsure whether this category applies to a specific item.
Car parts and automotive items
Ask LOGO Cargo support if you are unsure whether this category applies to a specific item.
Perishable food and items that can spoil
Ask LOGO Cargo support if you are unsure whether this category applies to a specific item.
Bubble wrap or packing material not accepted under current processing guidance
Ask LOGO Cargo support if you are unsure whether this category applies to a specific item.
Any illegal, unsafe, restricted, or improperly documented goods
Ask LOGO Cargo support if you are unsure whether this category applies to a specific item.
Liquids and breakables
Liquids are not recommended because they may leak. Alcohol is not allowed. Highly breakable items should be avoided or packed with accepted protective materials.
Gadgets
Gadgets may be allowed only in limited quantities and for personal use. Ask before packing gadgets because high-value items may be subject to taxes or additional review.
FAQs
Prohibited item questions.
What items are prohibited inside a balikbayan box?
Do not pack cash, firearms, illegal drugs, explosives, flammable items, alcohol, medicines without current guidance, car parts, or any illegal, unsafe, restricted, or improperly documented goods. Customers should confirm current guidance with LOGO Cargo before shipping.
Can I include gadgets in a balikbayan box?
Gadgets may be allowed only in limited quantities and for personal use. High-value items may be subject to taxes or additional review. Customers should ask LOGO Cargo before packing gadgets or electronics.
Can I put alcohol in the box?
No. Alcohol is not allowed in balikbayan boxes. Remove alcohol and other restricted items before pickup or drop-off to avoid shipment issues.
What should I do if I am unsure whether an item is allowed?
Contact the nearest LOGO Cargo branch or customer support before packing the item. It is safer to ask before pickup than to risk delay, damage, customs issues, or removal from the shipment.